All Railway Gazette International articles in July 2022 – Page 10
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News
Alstom transfers V300 Zefiro activities to Hitachi Rail
EUROPE: Alstom has completed the transfer of its activities relating to V300 Zefiro high speed trainsets to Hitachi Rail, which produces the trainsets in partnership with the former Bombardier Transportation business. Divesting the V300 Zefiro activities was one of the commitments which Alstom made to the ...
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News
Škoda Group to rebrand to resolve confusion with car manufacturer
CZECH REPUBLIC: An agreement designed to end ‘frequent confusion’ around the use of the Škoda name and logo has been signed by PPF Group, which owns the Plzeň-based Škoda Group engineering business including Škoda Transportation, and Mladá Boleslav-based car manufacturer Škoda Auto which is part of ...
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Rail Business UK
Be in, be out rail ticketing trial planned in Scotland
UK: Discussions are underway for a ‘be in be out’ rail ticketing scheme in Scotland. A pilot could be launched by ScotRail this autumn, with public use from early 2023. Geofences would be installed at stations, with passengers entering the station receiving a message on their ...
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Metro Report International
HID Global launches multi-system ticket reader
USA: HID Global has launched its TripTick Halo ticket reader, combining near-field communication, QR/barcode and contactless EMV payments in a single onboard device which can be mounted on a surface, pole or desk. Unveiled at the Transport Ticketing Global exhibition in London on June 28, the ...
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Metro Report International
Ticketing innovation in Saint-Etienne transport contract
FRANCE: An expansion of tram services and the introduction of contactless open payments are highlights of the new contract for Transdev to continue operating the STAS public transport network in Saint-Etienne.